Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus Launches

The Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus is a new, bipartisan caucus formed by Reps. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bob Latta (R-OH), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Peter Welch (D-VT), who will serve as co-chairs. The caucus also includes Reps. Mike Bost (R-IL), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa), Frank Lucas (R-OK), James McGovern (D-MA), Luke Messer (R-IN), Rick Nolan (D-MN), Rob Woodall (R-GA).

The caucus held its first meeting Feb. 3 and included the Competitive Carriers Association, which represents competitive wireless providers, in its initial panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges of bringing broadband to rural America.